As Dermot Kennedy once said, there's been 'better days'. Lots going on at work, compounded by some more trivial conflict resolution and people problems. Brain also been moving slower than usual, likely from some residual illness. Slightly quieter outside of work, but enjoyed a gig at the O2 on friday, and some time out in 'the woods' on Sunday.

Also sat with this quote from Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer, Figma - more relevant than ever.

“Craft is what separates the memorable from the merely functional. It’s active: choosing, not accepting.”

Work

Time in meetings: 19.1hrs

  • Upcoming platform tender - Finalised the requirement gathering for our upcoming platform tender for digital experience platform, procurement and negotiations to begin the following week.
  • Cross-org. planning & paper writing: Spent half of Wednesday exploring solutions and streamlining for business planning 2027+.
  • Continuation of email recommendations: Continued working on the recommendations for our email strategy,
  • More HR bits: Ticking some more boxes for HR.
  • Managing conflict: Two incidents this week required me to step in.

Read 📚

Work

Fun

  • Currently reading 'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter' by Carson McCullers
  • The standard EMQs + Rest is Politics for my weekly politics
  • FT news briefing and smart 7 for daily news

Listen 🎧

Focus

Music

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Play 🕹️

Sports

Strava:

  • Run: 19.09km
  • Gym: 2hr 35mins

Watch

  • ★★★★☆ Clarksons Farm (Season 5)

Other

  • Dermot Kennedy gig on Friday at the O2